Why we exist

Reduce burden. Simplify policy.
Build systems that endure.

We collaborate with our agency partners with intention and speed to deliver critical services to users as early as possible.

Building highly impactful government digital services since 2019.

Focus is a 50+ person digital services firm. Large enough to have worked on systems serving millions of people. Lean enough to put senior practitioners on every engagement.

The systems we build determine whether a family receives childcare benefits, an employee gets medical leave on time, or if a student can complete a financial aid application. That's not a technology problem. It's a question of whether government works for the people it's supposed to serve.

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Values

Outcomes Over Output

We measure success by the outcomes for our clients and users, and we work backwards from those goals.

Trusted Public Stewards

We choose to maximize value for the taxpayer, not billable hours, building lasting partnerships through delivery excellence.

Problems before Solutions

The best solutions start with listening and discovering the problem. We value deep collaboration and research that focuses effort where it matters most and avoids wasted work.

Managers of One

We value people who take initiative, prepare, and follow through. Staying lean keeps us accountable, nimble, and able to deliver at speed.

Leadership

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Ant Addis

Founder & CEO

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Michael Kalish

Chief Technical Officer

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Phedra Arthur Iruke

Chief Delivery Officer

Building a Stronger Ecosystem

Focus is part of a modern collaboration ecosystem built for how government digital services actually get delivered. We partner deliberately, bringing the right capabilities to the work while keeping accountability clear.

We are a member of the Digital Services Coalition, reflecting our commitment to stronger delivery, better procurement, and better public outcomes across the field.

Our partnership network includes our work with Nava PBC, including our 8(a) joint venture, which allows us to combine complementary strengths when scale, specialized expertise, or contracting pathways matter.